Geelong heads to Sydney this weekend for the final game of the AFLW’s condensed period, which has seen the Cats play four matches in a two week period.
Sunday’s clash will be crucial for the Cats who are still searching for their second win of the season, following losses to Hawthorn and Fremantle at home in the past two matches.
The match will also see a number of milestones for some key Cats, with Kate Darby and Georgie Rankin both set to play their 50th AFLW game.
Exciting young midfielder Bella Smith will pull on the Hoops for the first time, set to make her club debut against the Swans after joining Geelong via trade at the end of 2023.
Match Details
Sydney v Geelong Cats
3.05pm AEST, Sunday October 6
Henson Park, Sydney
Last Time We Met
The Cats last meeting with the Swans came early in the 2023 AFLW season, with a five-goal haul from Chloe Scheer leading Geelong to a 27-point win at North Sydney Oval.
A blistering first quarter saw the Cats open up a big early lead, Jackie Parry chipping in three goals of her own as Geelong recorded 18 scoring shots from 33 inside 50 entries.
Nina Morrison and Amy McDonald both collected over 20 disposals and kicked a goal, Georgie Prespakis laid a game high 12 tackles while Claudia Gunjaca and Meg McDonald were both strong down back.
Player to Watch
Bella Smith is set to pull on the Hoops for the first time this weekend, named to make her club debut after joining Geelong via trade at the end of the 2023 season.
Smith is an exciting midfielder who excels in contested situations, possessing a clean set of hands which makes her dynamic around stoppages.
After an injury-interrupted two years in Brisbane, Smith was involved in a three way trade which saw her become a Cat ahead of the 2024 AFLW season.
Team Selection
In: Georgie Rankin, Bella Smith
Out: Bryde O’Rourke, Gabbi Featherston (Injured)
